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Chapter 381 - 381 370 Trial

381: Chapter 370: Trial 381: Chapter 370: Trial “If this were a just society, there would be no need for Ye Chen to step forward.

Ultimately, it is because this is not a just society that someone like Ye Chen emerges.” Zhang Yantong felt depressed, wondering why she had fallen for such a reckless guy.

After much thought, perhaps it was his passionate blood, or perhaps it was his impulsive personality.

So, Zhang Yantong rushed to Jianghuai City in a hurry.

Although she couldn’t help much, at the very least, she could go to the scene to cheer for Ye Chen.

Zhang Yantong wasn’t someone who typically engaged in favoritism, but this time she decided to make an exception.

All of this would have to wait until the court’s verdict was announced.

It was already 9:15 AM.

The court’s security opened the main doors, while the police maintained order at the entry.

First, the prisoners and lawyers from both sides entered, followed by the audience with spectator passes and finally the media reporters.

The court was packed, and outside the door, hundreds of people without spectator passes, along with the members of the Heavenly Reversal Gang, stood outside.

Inside the court, the presiding judge and the lawyers from both sides took their seats.

As the presiding judge announced the start of the trial, the lawyers immediately began their arguments.

Ye Chen’s defense lawyer, whom Li Ruo had hired from Beijing at a high cost, had meticulously prepared for this trial.

He was particularly cautious with his words.

Ye Chen’s defense lawyer stated, “My client acted out of intense emotion, which constitutes an excessive reaction.

Considering the actions of the deceased prior to this incident, I believe anyone would have done the same as my client.

Therefore, I hope the presiding judge can consider a lighter sentence!”

The focus of the debate was now not on whether a crime was committed—Ye Chen’s crime was a fact that even his defense lawyer admitted.

The dispute was whether Ye Chen’s action was a heinous murder or an excessive act of homicide.

Should it be considered heinous, the impact would be severely detrimental, posing a significant threat to society.

Such a killing method would undoubtedly result in an immediate death sentence.

If it were the latter, considering Ye Chen had turned himself in, a ten-year sentence and some compensation might suffice to settle the matter.

Besides, given the strong support group Ye Chen had, it would definitely be possible to get him out of prison using measures like bail pending a medical review.

The debate between the lawyers was intense, both citing legal precedents, employing a multitude of argumentative techniques.

Witnesses, police testimonies—everything was hotly debated, nearly leading to a physical altercation between the two sides.

The prosecutor’s lawyer was exhaustively trying to classify Ye Chen’s act as a heinous crime, while Ye Chen’s lawyer wanted to make clear that it was an act of excessive homicide and not a heinous act.

Soon, the trial reached its final phase—the sentencing.

The judge knocked the gavel and announced, “Court will recess for ten minutes, after which I will deliver the verdict!”

There was a rustle…

Everyone felt depressed.

“Shit,” they thought, “Why recess at such a crucial moment—it’s like stopping halfway during an interlude with a woman.”

Just when everyone on the spectator seats was feeling down, suddenly a cold voice called out, “Your Honor, I have one last piece of evidence for you to review, please consider it before making your decision!”

Everyone turned their heads in unison, looking at a woman in the audience.

“Tongtong!” Ye Chen was stunned, seeing the woman standing up in the audience, he was completely bewildered as it felt like a nervous jolt shot through him.

Ye Chen gave a wry smile, realizing how he had completely forgotten Zhang Yantong, even failing to see her off when she left Jianghuai City for Tongzhou City.

“Who are you?” the prosecutor’s lawyer frowned.

“I am a major case officer from the Public Security Department of Tongzhou City!” Zhang Yantong promptly declared her position.

Here, without some official backing, anything else brought forward would go unnoticed; upon hearing she was from the Provincial Public Security Department, the opposing party was instantly speechless.

The judge immediately nodded and said, “Bring it to my office!”

Zhang Yantong then proceeded toward the front.

Passing by Ye Chen, she didn’t turn back but only felt her heart pounding; the closer she got to the person she liked, the more nervous she became.

Ye Chen hurriedly called out, “Tongtong!”

Zhang Yantong still did not turn back, only her shoulders trembling slightly as she walked faster to the back.

Inside the presiding judge’s office, Zhang Yantong handed over a scroll.

“Tongtong, does Secretary Zhang have some messages for me?” The presiding judge, smiling, pressed Zhang Yantong.

He of course recognized Zhang Yantong.

She used to work in Jianghuai City and had considerable contact with people from the court.

But later, Zhang Yantong moved to Tongzhou City.

“My father doesn’t know; this is my personal initiative!” Zhang Yantong smiled and then said, “This case file details the criminal actions of Liu Junyuan.

I hope you can consider this case in your ruling on Ye Chen.

I hope you can ensure justice and fairness.

Don’t be deceived by certain parties!”

“Very well,” the presiding judge nodded and said, “Don’t worry, I will enforce the law impartially!”

Subsequently, Zhang Yantong immediately left.

As soon as Zhang Yantong left, a man in sunglasses emerged from around the corner not far away; it was none other than Liu Jiangqiu’s secretary.

Just now, he had seen Zhang Yantong at the trial and immediately had an ominous premonition.

He then followed her around the corner to see what Zhang Yantong intended to do.

After Zhang Yantong had left, the man hurried into the presiding judge’s office.

“Judge Chen, you really must not listen to other people’s slander!” Liu Jiangqiu’s secretary entered.

“Ha ha, it’s you!” Judge Chen laughed: “Don’t worry, I’ll do my best to remain impartial!”

“That’s good!” The secretary nodded, then reached into his pocket and took out a bank card, saying, “This is from Secretary Liu for you—it has one million in it.

You must act according to what was agreed upon beforehand!”

“This…” Judge Chen hesitated, quickly trying to refuse: “I’ve already taken so much money from Secretary Liu, how could I possibly take more?

The job isn’t even done yet!”

“Don’t worry about it.

Since Secretary Liu is giving it, you should take it!” The secretary placed the card on the desk and smiled: “Alright, I’ll be going now.

The verdict will be announced soon, so I hope you’ll take care of yourself!”

Judge Chen held the bank card and suddenly felt it burning in his hand; some money, he realized, was not easy to earn.

A slight misstep could lead to disaster.

Judge Chen pondered for a long time, and then with a sigh, he said, “People die for wealth as birds die for food; today, I’m all in!”

In the end, the power of money was overwhelming, eventually placing Judge Chen firmly on Liu Jiangqiu’s scale.

This was destined to be a transaction motivated by money; it was destined to be an unfair trial.

Who knew what slightly more complex issues lay behind this trial?

Ten minutes swiftly passed, and the presiding judge returned to the courtroom.

He struck the gavel and announced, “The verdict will now be pronounced.

All rise!”

The entire audience rose from their seats.

Holding the judgment document, the judge read loudly, “In the matter of Ye Chen causing a disturbance and stirring up trouble in front of the City Committee building on April 1, and publicly killing Liu Junyuan, the event of April 1 had a very wide impact, was extremely brutal, and was inherently malicious.

It constituted an intentional homicide for which criminal responsibility must be pursued.

Moreover, based on witness testimony from the scene, an abundance of physical evidence, and cross-examination during the trial, the facts of the case are clear, the evidence is substantial and sufficient to make a decision.”

Upon reading this, the judge looked up at the audience with a solemn expression and continued, “The defendant, Ye Chen, is guilty of intentional homicide and is sentenced to death, to be carried out immediately, and fined 163,391 yuan.

If there is any objection to this judgment, an appeal may be lodged either through this court or directly to the Higher People’s Court of Tongzhou City, Z Province, within ten days from the day following receipt of this judgment.

For a written appeal, one original and two copies of the appeal document must be submitted.”

The outcome shocked everyone.

Some thought that a life sentence was already the maximum penalty given Ye Chen’s confession and other underlying reasons behind the case.

Taking everything into consideration, a life sentence was seen as the utmost punishment, but to their surprise, it was a death sentence to be carried out immediately.

“Shit, this is truly absurd!” Outside the courthouse, Feng Zhi Xiao and others who had just received the news were furious.

They couldn’t believe Brother Chen had been sentenced to death.

Feng Zhi Xiao immediately shouted, “Brothers, we can’t worry about the consequences now, let’s storm in and save Brother Chen!”

“Yes!” The Eight Hidden Generals and more than three hundred loyal brothers of the Heavenly Reversal Gang were the first to charge.

The doorkeepers at the entrance were stunned, and the police swiftly intervened to stop them.

They soon realized they were no match for the gang, who were armed to the teeth with steel knives, guns, and axes.

The police backed away in fear, while the doorkeepers locked the main door.

With a crash!

Liu the Tyrant, leading the charge, swung his Big Chopper fiercely against the door, causing sparks to fly.

His steel blade bent, yet the door remained unscathed.

The doorkeepers watched the gang with interest and shouted, “Shit, the courthouse door is made of titanium alloy, forged through countless trials—a regular door wouldn’t live up to the courthouse’s reputation, right?!”

“Damn, a titanium alloy door!” Liu the Tyrant was startled, looking at how his Vajra Great Chopper had bent, realizing he was dealing with a titanium alloy indeed.

Furious, Liu the Tyrant clenched his teeth and bellowed, “Today I’m turning this titanium alloy door into scrap metal!”